Senior Absence Management Specialist

An overview of this role

As a Sr. Absence Management Specialist your role is crucial in managing and coordinating employee time away programs within GitLab.  You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant US and Non-US employment laws company policies and industry regulations to support our team members during their time away.  You will play a critical role in supporting employees through their leave journey while maintaining compliance and efficient leave processes.  Your dedication to accuracy empathy and effective communication will contribute to a positive employee experience.

What you’ll do

• Hands-on responsibility for the day-to-day administration of all employee leave of absence programs.

• Ensures compliance with all leave of absence and employment laws across all countries in which we have entities by accurately completing all time away requests in a timely manner.

• Suggests both company and statutory policy and practice revisions as needed.

• Ensures the proper tracking of LOAs and identifies the process dependencies and suggests remediation of those dependencies.

• Acts as the team member’s first point of contact to facilitate a smooth departure as well as a smooth transition back to work.

• Answers tier-1 leave-related questions and concerns from Team Members.

• The first point of contact for Managers People Business Partners and other key stakeholders related to their team members’ time away requests.

• Administers ADA-related tasks related to all team members’ requested accommodations (medical religious work-related).

• Maintains LOA trend data and status reports as needed.

What you’ll bring

• Strong verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.

• Must exercise confidentiality and discretion in dealing with sensitive complex and time-sensitive time-away requests.

• Independent worker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proven track record of adhering to and meeting strict deadlines.

• Experienced in learning and thriving in a constantly changing global environment and able to cultivate relationships across Global teams.

• Ability to learn and use GitLab tools.

• Aligns with GitLabs values.

• Experience using Google Sheets.

About the team

The Absence Management team supports all types of time away requests not just related to a Leave of Absence - PTO public holidays sick time parental leave etc.  As a member of the team you will work closely with the team’s Manager and other key stakeholders throughout the organization playing a pivotal role in ensuring consistent application of leave policies compliance with legal requirements and providing thoughtful guidance and support to employees and their managers on a global scale. By collaborating and working together the Absence Management Team ensures effective management of the entire life-cycle of a team members absence.  Our expertise contributes to a positive and supportive work environment where team members feel valued and supported during periods of absence.

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health finances and well-being

• All remote asynchronous work environment

• Flexible Paid Time Off

• Team Member Resource Groups

• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Growth and development budget

• Parental leave

• Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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